Benin Kingship Ritual

Synopsis: The rulers of Benin in Nigeria, the Oba, traditionally spend much of their time performing rituals designed to enhance their own power and the prosperity of their subjects. This film record of the rituals includes their greatest event, the Igwe Festival, in which the divine powers of the Oba are renewed. The rituals are performed slightly modified.
Language: English
Country: Nigeria
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1964
Availability: Hire
Uses: Introductory courses. Final courses. Postgraduates*.
Subjects: Anthropology
Keywords: Benin Kingdom; ceremonies; Nigeria; social life and customs

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